The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 56,300

€ 46,900

€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 400 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v.
Mercedes E 400
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
58
73
81.5
58.6
74.9
83.3
73 in
Width
74.9 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
58 in
Height
58.6 in
113.1
192.1
120.2
199.4
192.1 in
Length
199.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
120.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4136 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5201 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
4.86 %

General
Mercedes E 400
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
W212
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.820
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 6350 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
282 hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 4650 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Performance
Mercedes E 400
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 400
31 mpg
25 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
489 mi
Range
476 mi
Mercedes E 400
489 mi
476 mi
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Environmental Impact
142.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 400
142.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.1 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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